Interview Insights: Staying Ahead in the KVM Realm
IHSE USA, a leading provider of KVM (Keyboard, Video, and Mouse) solutions, is making waves in the industry, particularly in the fields of broadcasting, media production, and professional AV. Manny Patel, the company's president and CEO, is spearheading this success, having established IHSE USA in 2009 through a handshake agreement with IHSE Germany.
IHSE USA's high-class KVM solutions are in demand by renowned institutions across various sectors, including broadcast, post-production, banking, healthcare, maritime, air traffic control, and government. The company's focus is on digital KVM systems used in broadcasting and production environments, where the adoption of 4K and the potential of 8K, along with emerging features such as high dynamic range (HDR) and high bit rate resolutions, are pushing the boundaries for DMS (Display Management System) infrastructure and distribution equipment.
Thousands of systems from IHSE USA have been sold to TV broadcasters, video production studios, and news networks. The current top vertical markets for IHSE USA's KVM solutions are broadcasting, professional AV, and production environments. Their products, such as the Draco Vario XS DisplayPort 1.2 Extender series, are designed for scenarios requiring high-quality 4K video over IP, ideal for space-constrained centralized switching applications in production and broadcast workflows.
IHSE KVM technology is commonly integrated with other AV and control equipment like Sony switchers, Riedel routing, and Q-Sys, emphasising its use in media production and broadcast sectors. The company is expanding into new markets and verticals as indicated by its R&D roadmap, but specifics mainly highlight professional AV and broadcast as the key established verticals at present.
The transition to an open-source infrastructure is underway in the Pro AV industry, with system designers focusing on obtaining, gathering, processing, and distributing information effectively. This shift is key for many system designers using KVM as DMSs. IHSE USA is at the forefront of this transition, focusing on migrating its SIs from KVM to a more inclusive term of DMS (Display Management System).
IHSE USA's latest innovation is Tera Web Control (TWC), a web-based control software that provides a graphical user interface for users to select and switch individual source connections to their personal workspace or select from a range of predefined I/O configurations. The TWC application carries forward all access rights previously assigned in the matrix configuration, making setup simple while providing optimal access security.
In environments where 24/7 operations are critical, KVM-over-IP systems require a professional on-staff network manager for service and troubleshooting. Despite this, the shift towards KVM-over-IP solutions for Pro AV and broadcast users is driven by the need for remote access and data security.
In summary, IHSE USA's KVM solutions are currently top-performing in broadcasting and media production, as well as professional AV and centralised control rooms. The company is expanding into potentially broader markets aligned with AV technology integration, making IHSE USA a name to watch in the industry.
- IHSE USA's Draco Vario XS DisplayPort 1.2 Extender series, designed for high-quality 4K video over IP, are popular products amongst systems contractors serving the broadcast, professional AV, and production environments.
- Finance departments in renowned institutions have been investing in IHSE USA's KVM solutions, recognizing their superiority as systems used in business critical areas such as banking, healthcare, maritime, air traffic control, and government.
- To meet the evolving demands of the industry, IHSE USA is improving its technology by developing open-source DMS infrastructure and new products like its Tera Web Control (TWC) software, aiming to establish a stronger foothold in the business of technology.
